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The Who Best Guitar Songs
Play These Legendary Rock Hits
Welcome to my The Who guitar songs page, where you’ll find some of their most iconic hits you can easily learn on acoustic guitar. Whether you're into the powerful storytelling of "Behind Blue Eyes", the classic rock energy of "Pinball Wizard", or the melodic strumming of "You Better You Bet", these lessons will help you capture The Who’s signature sound.
Each song includes a free chord sheet, rhythm tips, and a demo video to get you started. If you want a step-by-step breakdown, you can grab the full tutorial lesson for a small fee. Let’s dive into some legendary rock guitar songs!
Master Classic Songs by The Who
on Acoustic Guitar
Bargain
Behind Blue Eyes
Don't Let Go The Coat
Goin Mobile
It's Hard
Let My Love Open The Door
Love Ain't For The Keeping
Pinball Wizard
So Sad About Us
Squeeze Box
Waiting For A Friend
Without Your Love
You Better You Bet
Each lesson on this page is designed to help you learn iconic songs by The Who on acoustic guitar. You'll find free resources, including chord sheets, rhythm tips, and demo videos, to get you started. If you need a more in-depth breakdown, step-by-step video tutorials are available for a small fee.
Bargin
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Bargain is a track from the 1971 album, "Who's Next".
The song was never released as a single.
Chords And Strumming
I play a capo 3rd fret here with a down down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern with some riffs. Some lead in here in standard tuning with the chords Gsus, G, F, C, D#, G6, A# and a D.
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A classic rock track with powerful chord progressions and dynamic strumming.
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Behind Blue Eyes - Learn To Play On Guitar
Behind Blue Eyes was released as a single from the "Who's Next" album in 1971.
The single release did peak at at #24 on the US Cash Box chart and #34 on Billboard.
Chords And Strumming
The chords you'll need here are Em, G, D, C, A, Bm, E and B in standard tuning and no lead work required. For rhythm use arpeggio to get started and then combine it with some down up down up strumming.
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An intro leads into a dramatic chord-driven section.
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Don't Let Go The Coat - Learn To Play On Guitar
Don't Let Go The Coat was the 2nd single from the 1981 album "Face Dances" and barley made the top 50 in the UK, reaching #47 on the charts.
The song managed a #77 in the US.
Chords And Strumming
A capo 3rd fret is the original key with some picking in the rhythm while playing a down down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern. For chords you'll play a G, Gmaj7, C, D/Gb, D, Em and a Bm.
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A melodic, mid-tempo tune with a steady strumming pattern.
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Goin' Mobile
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Goin Mobile hails from the 1971 album "Who's Next". Roger Daltrey did not participate in this song in any way, leaving the other three members of The Who to record the track.
The Who have never performed this song live in concert. ad it was never released as a single.
Chords And Strumming
Standard tuning here with some down strokes and them some down up down up with a few quick shuffles in places (see demo). No picking but for chords you'll need an E, Gbm, D, G, D/Gb, C, Cmaj7, Dsus, Gb and a B.
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A fast-paced acoustic-driven track with quick chord changes.
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It's Hard
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It's Hard was one of three singles released from the 1982 album of the same name.
This track only charted in the US at #39.
Chords And Strumming
Play this one in standard tuning with a down down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern and some lead. The chords here are Dm, C, A#, G, D, C, Cm, Dsus and an A.
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Features a strong rhythmic groove and dynamic energy.
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Let My Love Open The Door
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Let My Love Open The Door is a Pete Townshend song and technically not a song from The Who which here released back in 1980 from his Empty Glass album. The song did well in the US reaching #9 and hit #46 in the UK.
He never had any other singles from his own to hit the top 10 in the US market. Townshends manager didn't like the song and wanted it removed from the album, but later said he was sorry for not seeing the songs potential from the start.
Chords And Strumming
Only a few chords here and they are A, D, E, Gbm, Bm and an Esus but played with a capo 3rd. No lead here and you can play a steady down up down up rhythm pattern throughout.
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A Pete Townshend solo hit with simple yet effective chords.
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Love Ain't For The Keeping
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Love Ain't For The Keeping is a track off the the album "Who's next" from 1971.
This track was never a single.
Chords And Strumming
For chords in this one I play a G, A, D and a C with some lead work required in standard tuning. The rhythm here is a down down up down down down up down and repeat pattern.
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A laid-back acoustic song with open chords and smooth transitions.
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Pinball Wizard - Learn To Play On Guitar
Pinball Wizard was released in 1969 from their rock opera album "Tommy". As a single, the song reached #4 in the UK and #19 in the US. The single was sped up slightly from the album version. Pete Townsend said this song was one of his most clumsy pieces he's ever written.
Years later in 1976, Elton John covered the song and had a #7 hit in the UK and a #9 hit in the US.
Chords And Strumming
Lots of chords in this one and they include Am, Asus, A, Gsus, G, Fsus, F, Esus, E, C, D, A+, F, A+sus, C, Csus, A+, G+sus, G+, Ab and an Absus. Played in standard tuning but no lead work required. Play some arpeggio and quick shuffle strumming and then down strokes for rhythm.
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One of The Who’s most recognizable songs, featuring energetic strumming and quick chord shifts.
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So Sad About Us
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So Sad About Us was intended for the group The Merseys back in 1966, The Who ended up recording this song for their album "A Quick One". In the US the album was called "Happy Jack".
The song has been covered by many groups over the years in spite of the fact it was never a single release.
Chords And Strumming
No lead to worry about here in standard tuning and with the chords G, Em, C, D, Am, Cmaj7, Dsus, A, Gbm, Bm and an Esus. I play a steady up and down and or down strokes for rhythm.
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A classic power-pop tune with easy chords and steady rhythm.
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Squeeze Box
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Squeeze Box hails from the 1975 album "The Who By Numbers". The song has a bit of a country feel to it and became the groups only International hit, reaching #1 in Canada and peaking at #10 in the UK and #16 in the US.
Pete Townsend purchased and accordion and learned to play it a bit in an afternoon, from which spawned this pretty simple song. Townsend was surprised the song even got recorded and more surprised when the song charted and became a hit.
Chords And Strumming
Three chords and they are G, C and D but with some lead work in standard tuning. For rhythm play a down down up and repeat patter or you could play all down strokes.
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A fun, bouncy rhythm with easy chord changes and a folk-like groove.
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Waiting For A Friend
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Waiting For A Friend is from the album "McVicar" from 1980 and is listed as a promo single.
The song only made it to #104 in the US.
Chords And Strumming
I use a capo 3rd fret here in standard tuning with a root down up root up down up and repeat rhythm pattern. For chords play a Bm, A, G, D, E, A, Gb and B.
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A gentle acoustic ballad with melodic picking and soft strumming.
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Without Your Love
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Without Your Love was a single from Roger Daltrey's 1980 album entitled "McVicar".
The song peaked at #20 in the US and #55 in the UK.
Chords And Strumming
This one is in standard tuning with a capo 3rd fret and a little picking blended into the chords. A few chords in this one and they are C, Fmaj7, G6, A#, F, F/A, F/G, E7, Am, Am/G and G. For rhythm I play a 1-2-3 up down up down up where 1-2-3 are arpeggio notes in the chords.
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A Roger Daltrey classic with warm chord progressions and a smooth rhythm.
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You Better You Bet
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You Better You Bet was a single from the bands "Face Dances" album from 1981.
Then single reached #9 in the UK, #4 in Canada and #1 in the US.
Chords And Strumming
The chords needed here in standard tuning are C, F, G, Am, Gm, A#, Ab, Gsus, Am, Dm, Eb, Bm, A and a D with a few riffs blended into the chords. For rhythm play a down up stop up down up stop and repeat pattern.
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A chord-driven rock anthem with an infectious strumming pattern.
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Whether you’re a longtime fan of The Who or just discovering their classic rock sound, these songs will add timeless energy to your guitar playing. From rock anthems to heartfelt ballads, each lesson is designed to help you play along with confidence.
Explore the free chord sheets & demos, and if you need extra help, check out the full lesson tutorials for a deep dive into each song. Keep rockin' and enjoy learning these legendary Who guitar songs!
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